Prof. Mengkai Li
Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of SciencesSpeech Title:
Biography: Dr. Mengkai Li is a Full Professor at the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from CAS, completed postdoctoral research at the School of Chemistry, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), and later served as the Edwards M. Curtis Visiting Professor at the Lyles School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University. Dr. Li’s research focuses on: (1) advanced optical devices and experimental apparatus; (2) efficient removal mechanisms and technologies for emerging contaminants and pathogenic microorganisms; and (3) the development of efficient, reliable UV water-treatment systems. He developed the micro-fluorescent silica detector (MFSD) and the mini-fluidic photoreaction system (MFPS), which have been widely adopted in water-treatment research and practice. He has published 70+ peer-reviewed papers in leading journals, including Environmental Science & Technology and Water Research.